Miminegash, PE

Prince Edward Island

Miminegash is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 1,089. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,089 Population 28/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $35,600 per capita
$186,000 Home Value
$616 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,000
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $616
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.4%
494% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.6%
34% higher than US avg

How Miminegash Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,089
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty16.6%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$616
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units460
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Miminegash a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Miminegash receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Miminegash offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Miminegash is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Miminegash is $186,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.

Miminegash has a population of 1,089 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 3.7% Asian.

Population

1,089
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
38.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Miminegash vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.9%
8% above US avg
Spanish9.6%
28% below US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Miminegash vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Miminegash is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Miminegash vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.4%
494% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.6%
34% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone97.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Miminegash is $186,000, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $616 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$616
47% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%
Renter-Occupied7.6%
Housing Units460

Property Tax

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+33.2%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area38.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone97.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Nearby Cities

Alberton, PE 2,230 pop · 8.6 mi Tignish, PE 1,800 pop · 10.2 mi O'Leary, PE 2,566 pop · 11.3 mi Central Prince, PE 1,129 pop · 23.2 mi Malpeque Bay, PE 1,191 pop · 31.5 mi Cap-de-Richibucto, NB 1,067 pop · 32.9 mi Saint-Louis, NB 1,760 pop · 33.0 mi Richibucto, NB 2,062 pop · 34.1 mi Grand-Bouctouche, NB 2,513 pop · 35.6 mi Wellington, NB 3,292 pop · 36.4 mi Baie Ste. Anne, NB 1,319 pop · 36.5 mi Beaurivage, NB 6,160 pop · 37.5 mi Bouctouche, NB 2,513 pop · 37.5 mi Saint-Charles, NB 2,024 pop · 38.6 mi
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